New information surrounding Bryan Kohberger’s gruesome murders has been uncovered.
Following the conviction of a previous criminology student to life imprisonment for the slayings of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves (age 21), Madison Mogen (also 21), Xana Kernodle (aged 20), and Ethan Chapin (aged 20), the Moscow Police Department made public approximately 200 images taken within the off-campus residence.
In photos acquired by NBC News affiliate KTVB on August 8th, signs of a typical college student’s everyday life can be seen. These include a collapsible table laden with red plastic cups and spilled liquids, a bedroom desk adorned with a laundry basket and a calculator, and a living room boasting a wall-hanging that reads “Saturdays are for the girls”.
On the other hand, the grim truths behind Kohberger’s murders – all four of them that he admitted to in a plea bargain last month – are not overlooked either.
A photograph obtained by the source displays a bed soaked in blood and a nearby wall splattered with blood, while another captures droplets of blood from a bedroom floor. The third image portrays the sliding glass door that authorities suspect Kohberger used to enter the house on King Road, which has since been demolished.
Before the publication of the images, Steve Goncalves, who is Kaylee’s father, expressed his hope that these photos would not be made publicly available.
As a lifestyle expert, I firmly believe that every child deserves the utmost respect and dignity. During my recent interview on NewsNation’s Banfield, I made it clear that we should never tolerate certain behaviors. I passionately hope that we can uplift these young ones, ensuring they are treated with the honor and grace they deserve, without having to resort to unacceptable situations.
Although Goncalves thinks it’s important for the public to be informed about the case, he clarified that the families of the victims were concerned that graphic depictions of their loved ones’ last moments could potentially be seen by a wider audience.
“We’re afraid that we’d wake up one morning,” he continued, “and that might be on TV.”
Regarding the families’ views on the crime scene photos, Goncalves mentioned that he didn’t oppose the authorities disclosing other details about the case to the public – except for a single aspect of their investigation.
He expressed, “Regarding the autopsies, I know some people prefer to keep those details private, and I get why. They provide a detailed account of each injury, making them quite graphic.
Goncalves concluded, “That’ll be the last one that we really will try to keep close to the chest.”
For a deeper dive into the Idaho murders, keep reading…
The individuals in question – Kaylee Goncalves (aged 21), Madison Mogen (also 21), Xana Kernodle (at 20 years old), and Ethan Chapin (who is 20) – were students at the University of Idaho, residing off-campus in a shared apartment.
On November 12th, 2022, before their bodies were discovered, Goncalves, Mogen were at a sports bar close by, while Kernodle and Chapin attended Chapin’s fraternity party. By 2 a.m. on the 13th of November, all four roommates and Chapin had returned to their shared three-story rental house.
Goncalves, a senior student majoring in multidisciplinary studies at the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, was anticipated to graduate in December. Before setting off for Austin, Texas, where she would start working at a marketing company, her friend Jordyn Quesnell shared, she informed The New York Times.
Mogen, a student of marketing, has been close friends with Goncalves since the sixth grade. According to family friend Jessie Frost, Mogen was intending to relocate to Boise following graduation. (This version tries to maintain the original meaning while making it more conversational and easy to read.)
Back then, Kernodle was a junior studying marketing, as reported. She and Chapin, who specialized in recreation, sport, and tourism management, had been together since the spring, according to their neighbor Ellie McKnight, as shared with NBC News.
Two individuals, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke, who were living together, found themselves at home during the reported murders. Text messages, released publicly on March 6, 2025, indicate that following a sighting by Mortensen of an individual wearing a mask moving around their house on November 13th, they both attempted to reach out to their roommates as documented by TopMob News.
“No one is answering,” Mortensen texted Funke at 4:22 a.m. “I’m rlly confused rn.”
She persistently attempted to contact their roommates, encouraging them to get back to her. At 4:32 a.m., she texted Goncalves, “Please reply,” and later at 10:23 a.m., she asked, “Are you awake?
Around 11:58 a.m., a 911 call was made following the discovery of Kernodle being unresponsive, as reported by TopMob News in additional obtained documents. In the call transcript, a woman identified as A1 provided the emergency operator with details about the current situation.
In a phone conversation, I shared, “One of my housemates is still asleep, presumably from too much to drink last night, and she’s not responding yet.” Also, there was an uninvited gentleman spotted in our home the previous night.
Bryan Kohberger, who is now facing charges for four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary, had been a doctoral student at Washington State University. Approximately a month after the tragic discovery of the bodies belonging to Gonclaves, Mogen, Kernodle, and Chapin, Kohberger was arrested on December 30 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. He was then transported to Idaho on January 4, 2023.
In my professional opinion, the link between him and the heinous crimes was established through a piece of evidence discovered at the crime scene – a knife sheath containing DNA. This intriguing detail surfaced in court records unveiled by NBC News back in June 2023.
As an ardent fan, I can hardly contain my excitement as I delve into the intriguing tale of a mystery unfolding. When the DNA sample didn’t find a match in the FBI database, authorities, with a detective’s tenacity, decided to broaden their search. They ran the DNA through public ancestry websites, meticulously compiling a list of potential suspects from the vast gene pool of humanity.
However, the breakthrough came when I discovered that the elusive suspect, none other than Kohberger himself, had driven to his parents’ home in Monroe County. Local officials, with the precision of seasoned investigators, then sifted through their trash, uncovering DNA evidence that was a match to the one found on the crime scene sheath. The pieces of the puzzle were slowly falling into place, and the identity of the suspect was becoming clearer by the day.
Currently, the specific reason behind the attack remains undisclosed due to a court order that prohibits those connected with the case from making public statements. Nevertheless, some details about their original defense have been revealed through unsealed documents. (NBC News report)
Lawyers for Kohberger made a request, as reported by TopMob News, to discard the possibility of the death penalty. The reason being, Kohberger, who was initially facing capital punishment if found guilty on all charges, has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They argue that enforcing the death penalty on an individual with ASD would infringe upon the Eighth Amendment’s ban on “cruel and unusual punishment.
His defense contends that Kohbereger exhibits inflexible thought patterns, fixates on certain subjects, approaches information in fragments rather than as a whole, has difficulty anticipating future events, and shows limited understanding of his own actions and feelings.
In simpler terms, the statement indicates that Mr. Kohberger’s Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) makes it difficult for him to behave according to societal norms. This could potentially lead to a situation where he might face capital punishment due to his disability instead of being judged based on his actions or wrongdoings.
Initially, Judge entered a ‘not guilty’ plea for Kohberger at the May 2023 arraignment since he remained silent. His trial was originally scheduled for October 2, 2023, but Kohberger relinquished his right to a prompt trial in August 2023.
The commencement of his trial, originally planned over 300 miles away from Latah County, the location of the murders (which occurred there), was scheduled for August 11, 2025 in Ada County.
As a lifestyle and legal expert, I’d like to share some insights about a notable case that occurred in September 2024. In this instance, Judge John Judge of Latah County made a decision that favored the defense team of an individual named Kohberger. The request they presented was for a trial transfer due to a presumed prejudice if the trial were to stay in Latah County. Essentially, Judge John Judge recognized potential bias among the local community and granted the transfer to ensure a fair and impartial trial for all parties involved.
In the ongoing trial, Judge Steven Hippler of Ada County refused the defense’s plea to exclude crucial DNA findings, as well as cell phone and email data, security camera footage, past Amazon transactions, and DNA proof from being presented as evidence.
The trial for Kohberger’s murder case was unexpectedly halted on June 30, 2025, as he accepted a plea agreement from the prosecution. By accepting this offer, Kohberger consented to admit guilt for four counts of murder and one count of burglary, relinquish his right to appeal, and request a less severe prison term.
On July 2, 2025, he admitted his guilt in court, affirming with a simple “yes” when the judge questioned whether he had intentionally, illegally, deliberately, and with premeditation caused harm to all four victims, demonstrating a conscious intent to do so maliciously.
In the chilling chronicles of 2025, I, an ardent follower of events, found myself captivated by a selfie that Kohberger snapped the day following the haunting murders. This snapshot, featuring him grinning in front of a shower with a triumphant thumbs-up, strikingly echoes the description given by a witness who went by “D.M.” in court filings – a man with bushy eyebrows, much like the one in this photograph.
In an interview with Fox and Friends, I, Steve Gonclaves – Kaylee’s father – expressed my sentiments about a certain image, referring to it as something that seemed to be portrayed as a trophy.
According to Gonclaves, he was aware of the sequence of events. Specifically, he knew that the individual had recently revisited the crime scene, and upon his return, he noticed that no one had dialed 911 for help.
He casually expressed that for him, it was a small symbol of victory, almost like saying, “I’ve managed to escape without being caught.
2025 Dateline documentary on the murders featured an ex-classmate of Kohberger’s who described a “strange” message she got from him following their encounter at a party.
Holly admitted that she felt somewhat compelled to talk to him, as he appeared a bit uneasy. This reminded her of a PhD student who was unfamiliar with the partygoers and perhaps exerting extra effort to socialize and forge friendships.
The following day, Holly said she received a text from him, which she described as overly formal.
Hi there! I believe we discussed hiking trips yesterday, don’t we? I really get a kick out of that kind of adventure, so if you have any plans or details, do share them with me. Many thanks in advance!
In another part of the Dateline documentary, it was discovered that Kohberger’s web history contained queries about Ted Bundy, Britney Spears’ song “Criminal,” and the phrase “University of Idaho Murders.
Following a plea agreement that would prevent him from receiving the death penalty, Brian Kohberger admitted guilt for the murders of Goncalves, Mogen, Kernodle, and Chapin, as well as one charge of burglary, at a court hearing held on July 2, 2025, in Idaho.
During the questioning by Judge Hippler, Kohberger confirmed that he intentionally, illegally, and deliberately took each life with premeditation and malice aforethought. His response was a resolute, “Yes” to each inquiry.
By accepting the plea bargain, Kohberger has given up his option to challenge the verdict or request a less strict prison term, as stated by Hippler.
Despite both the Goncalves and Kernodle families expressing their disapproval of the plea bargain that eliminated the possibility of capital punishment, Thomas Kohberger was legally convicted to a lifelong prison term on July 23, 2025.
In simpler terms, Judge Hippler ordered Kohberger to spend four life sentences in prison, one after the other, with no chance for parole for each murder charge. Additionally, he was fined $50,000 and given a $5,000 penalty to be paid to each of the victims’ families for each murder count. For the burglary charge, Kohberger received a 10-year sentence and was also fined $50,000.
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